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To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers
Published on July 24, 2012
Following these four simple steps will help you determine what kind of fertilizer you need for your lawn and garden – if any – and how much. -
Does a dormant lawn need to be treated for grubs?
Published on July 12, 2012
Home lawns are the most susceptible to grub damage under dry conditions. If you have seen turf damage caused by grubs in the last two years, plan on applying an insecticide for grubs before August 1. -
The ups and downs of Japanese beetle populations
Published on July 12, 2012
Relative abundance of Japanese beetles in your yard this year compared with last year mostly depends on the amount of rain the previous July and August. -
Keep a spill kit handy in case of a chemical spill
Published on July 3, 2012
Be prepared before a spill occurs to help keep Michigan’s water resources safe. -
Pesticide spills: Be prepared
Published on July 3, 2012
There are five steps that farmers should follow when a spill occurs. -
Insect pests now appearing in turf
Published on June 28, 2012
A lot of webworm moths are being observed now, but it may be chinch bugs that are damaging home lawns. Japanese beetles are out as well, and they are hungry. -
Plant, Viticulture and Landscape courses enrollment open through MSU this fall
Published on June 25, 2012
Off-campus courses in Applied Plant Science and Viticulture through MSU are available at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall. -
Chemical spills: Take quick action to avoid injury
Published on June 22, 2012
Knowing what to do when a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources. -
Hatch Act of 1887 laid foundation for MSU AgBioResearch centers
Published on June 11, 2012
The 14 Michigan State University AgBioResearch centers scattered throughout the state can trace their roots back to a pivotal moment in agricultural history that occurred 125 years ago. -
Irrigation to improve herbicide performance
Published on May 21, 2012
Irrigation can greatly improve herbicide performance in dry soil conditions.